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Apple SerDes Circuit Design Engineer 
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne 
765147545

19.12.2024
Description
We work on the development of high-performance and high-speed AMS circuits used in SerDes PHY, including evaluation of different circuit topologies for specific product requirements (e.g., Rx, CDR, Tx, bias generator, high-speed clock generation and low-jitter distribution, phase interpolator, DLL, VCO, LDO) with best in class power, performance, and area (PPA).
Minimum Qualifications
  • BSEE required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in high-speed analog/mixed-signal architecture and circuit design, including frequency synthesizers, ADCs, DACs, RO/LC oscillators, regulators, on-chip sensors, compensation techniques, droop detection and recovery, and digitally-assisted analog techniques.
  • Clocking Mastery: Deep understanding of clocking fundamentals, with a solid grasp of phase noise, jitter analysis, budgeting, and feedback loop dynamics.
  • Simulation and Modeling: Skilled in designing/debugging RTL, developing System Verilog models, and performing behavioral simulations to explore new architectural performance and functions.
  • Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on understanding the problems at hand and their systemic impacts, ensuring thoroughness in problem-solving
  • EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IS A PLUS
  • Concepts of timing closure and related industry tools (e.g., Nanotime, Primetime)
  • Concepts of IP delivery and quality checks
  • Knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, DP, MPHY) is helpful
  • Skills in scripting and automation to improve efficiency are highly desirable
  • Team Collaboration: Outstanding teamwork capabilities paired with strong productivity and scripting skills, ideally with experience in using industry-standard design tools.
Additional Requirements
  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.